Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Dalmore
★ 4.00
£41
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tamnavulin
★ 5.00
£55
| Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Tamnavulin |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £41.14 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £55.
For beginners: Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£41.14 vs £54.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £41.14)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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